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Exploring the Latest Technological Advancements in Luxury Vehicle Manufacturing: From AI to Electric Mobility

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Automotive manufacturers are increasingly turning to advanced AI-based software development solutions to realize the vision of automated vehicles. Let’s look at how different stages of the manufacturing process are being influenced by AI: a.

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Next-gen Audi A8 introduces new four-material space frame; light weight and rigid

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For the next generation of the Audi A8, an intelligent mix of four materials—aluminum, steel, magnesium and carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP)—is being used for the first time in the weight-bearing body structure—more materials than in any of the brand’s previous production models. 36 millimeters (1.4

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Audi Ag and Voith GmbH form development partnership for fiber-reinforced materials for automotive production

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Audi Ag and Voith GmbH signed a letter of intent regarding a development partnership to promote industrialization of fiber-reinforced materials, particularly through developing a highly automated process chain for high-volume automotive production. —Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI Ag.

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Audi Showcases Lightweight Construction in High-Performance R8 GT

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The Audi R8 GT. Audi has presented a limited-production version of it R8 high-performance sports car, the R8 GT. Its aluminum Audi Space Frame (ASF) body weighs 210 kilograms (462.97 The aluminum body panels are joined to the frame of extruded profiles and cast nodes by means of positive and friction connections.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo

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Many manufacturers offer vehicles that are very good, but they aren’t emotive or inspiring, and they struggle. When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo carbon fiber red and black engine cover, which by far is the most attractive we have seen. Carbon Fiber, Wood and Leather.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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Audi presented a range of its ongoing work on electromobility and efficiency—from fuels and systems to full vehicles—under the “Future Performance Days 2015” banner. On the full vehicle side, Audi put forward the Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0 On the full vehicle side, Audi put forward the Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Cadillac’s Midsize Contender. Pulling its weight in a tough crowd.